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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.04, 762.94 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.04, 762.94 and 331.92 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.04 : 762.94 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.04/762.94 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.04x = 762.94 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.04x = 253,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,235.04/553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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